NEET NEET SOLVED PAPER 2015 (Re)

  • question_answer
    Chromatophores take part in                                                                                                                    

    A)  photosynthesis               

    B)  growth

    C)  movement         

    D)         respiration

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Chromatophores are found in members of phototrophic bacteria. They contain bateriochlorophyll pigments and carotenoids and take part in photosynthesis. In purple bacteria, such as Rhodospinllum rubrum, the light-harvesting proteins are intrinsic to the chromatophore membranes. However, in green sulphur bacteria, they are arranged in specialized antenna complexes called chlorosomes.


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